Iowa City High shuts out Linn-Mar in boys’ soccer substate semifinals

IOWA CITY — After a long and hard battle, Iowa City High propels onward after beating Linn-Mar, 3-0, Wednesday night in the Class 3A boys' soccer substate semifinals.

No. 4 City High (14-4) put the pressure on Linn-Mar (8-9) early in the game and didn't let up. Ethan teDuits scored the first goal of the game by sending a quick shot past Linn-Mar goalkeeper Seth Lukefahr. The goal seemed to ignite a fire among the team.

'The win feels great,' teDuits said. 'Now we move on from here and on to state.'

Miguel Sola quickly tacked another goal after playing off a blocked shot by fellow teammate John Clark.

City High blasted a total of 18 shots, with eight of those shots being on goal.

Up 2-0, City High started the second half with the same energy as the first. Adam Engelbrecht booted a long shot to the far end of the goal, putting the Little Hawks up 3-0.

Along with his goal, Engelbrecht also collected an assist.

'I think the guys did a great job,' City High Head Coach Jose Fajardo said. 'We kept them away from the ball most of the game and were able to get a few goals in.'

City High will take on Ottumwa on Saturday in Iowa City for the substate title.